March weather forecast
Portland, ND

Share

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Portland, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and max 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

March is marked by a significant increase, with the average high-temperature advancing from a freezing cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C) in February to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C). Portland records an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In Portland, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Portland, in March, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Portland are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.9 snowfall days, and 20.43" (519mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Portland is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Portland, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.6h.

UV index

In Portland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024 | Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Portland?

The high-temperature, in March, in Portland, is 34.2°F (1.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Portland?

The average relative humidity in March in Portland, North Dakota, is 84%.

How many days does it rain in March in Portland?

In March, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Portland in March?

In March, in Portland, North Dakota, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Portland have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Portland?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Portland?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Portland, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Portland have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Portland is 4.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Portland?

In Portland, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Portland, ND

Average temperature in March - Portland, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Portland, ND

Average pressure in March - Portland, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Portland, ND

Average wind speed in March - Portland, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Portland, ND

Average humidity in March - Portland, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in March
Portland, ND

Average rainfall in March - Portland, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Portland, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Portland, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Portland, ND

Average snowfall in March - Portland, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Portland, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Portland, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portland, ND

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Portland, ND
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Portland, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Portland, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Portland, ND

Average UV index in March - Portland, ND
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Portland, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Portland, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Portland, ND

Average visibility in March - Portland, ND
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

Portland, North Dakota, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location